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Sonim XP6 User Manual

Sonim XP6
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USER
GUIDE
SONIM XP6
English

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Sonim XP6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Auto focusNo
Rear camera typeSingle camera
Rear camera flashYes
Rear camera resolution2592 x 1944 pixels
Rear camera resolution (numeric)5 MP
Screen shapeFlat
Display diagonal2.6 \
Display resolution320 x 432 pixels
Display number of colors262144 colors
Orientation sensor-
Processor cores4
Processor familyQualcomm Snapdragon
Processor frequency1.2 GHz
Processor architectureARM Cortex-A7
Audio formats supportedAAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MP3, WMA, eAAC+
Video formats supported3GPP, AVI, MP4
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from a mobile phone over a cellular network
Keyboard layoutNumeric
User memory4 GB
RAM capacity1 GB
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
Internal storage capacity8 GB
Battery capacity4800 mAh
Standby time (3G)- h
4G standardLTE
2G standardsGSM
3G standardsUMTS
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth version4.0
2G bands (primary SIM)850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Mobile network generation4G
HDMI ports quantity0
Headphone connectivity2.5 mm
PlatformAndroid
Google applicationsGoogle Play
Operating system installedAndroid 4.4
CertificationFCC, PTCRB, IEEE1725, CEC, Bluetooth SIG, WFA, IC
Form factorBar
Product colorBlack, Yellow
Protection featuresShock resistant, Temperature proof, Vibration proof, Water resistant
International Protection (IP) codeIP68
Operating temperature (T-T)-20 - 55 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth20.5 mm
Width64.5 mm
Height137 mm
Weight270 g

Summary

General Information

Phone Models Covered

Details the specific model covered by this user guide.

Sonim Support Information

Provides contact and online support details for Sonim products.

Use the Guide Effectively

Explains how to use the manual and its terminology for better understanding.

Options Commonly Used across Menu Items

Describes common actions like OK, BACK, HOME, and RECENT keys.

Safety Guidelines

SAR Information

Explains Specific Absorption Rate and compliance with exposure requirements.

HAC Rating

Details the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating system for cellular phones.

Avoid High Temperatures

Advises on risks of leaving the device in extreme temperatures.

Battery Disposal

Provides instructions on how to dispose of batteries safely and responsibly.

Personal Medical Devices

Warns about potential interference with medical devices like pacemakers.

Child Safety

Advises on keeping the phone and accessories away from children.

Emergency Calls

Explains how to make emergency calls and limitations.

Battery Usage Guidelines

Battery Usage

Discusses the built-in battery and general usage.

Charging the Battery

Provides step-by-step instructions for charging the phone.

Verifying and Optimizing Battery Usage

Explains how to check battery status and optimize usage.

Tips to extend the battery life

Offers advice on prolonging battery life through settings and usage.

Getting Started

What Is In the Box?

Lists all items included in the Sonim XP6 phone package.

Phone Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the Sonim XP6 phone.

Your SIM Card

Replacing the SIM Card

Step-by-step guide on how to replace the SIM card in the phone.

Your Sonim XP6

Sonim XP6 Phone

Diagram showing the physical layout and key components of the Sonim XP6.

Switching On

Instructions on how to power on the Sonim XP6 phone for the first time.

Setting Up Your Phone

Guide for initial phone setup, including language and account configuration.

Enhanced Push-To-Talk (EPTT) Application Update

Steps to update the EPTT application after initial setup.

Setting up Google Touch Keyboard

How to switch from T9 to Google Keyboard and configure it.

Need for a Google+™ Account

Explains the benefits and purpose of having a Google account.

Touch and Type Operations

Describes how to interact with the touchscreen and common gestures.

Managing Home Screen

Explains the home screen layout and navigation.

Adding an Application Icon to Home Screen

Instructions on how to add app icons to the home screen.

Creating a Folder on the Home Screen

Steps to organize icons by creating folders on the home screen.

Moving an Icon/Folder from the Home Screen

How to move icons or folders between home screen panels.

Removing an Icon/Folder from the Home Screen

Steps to remove icons or folders from the home screen.

Home Screen Indicators

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the home screen.

Phone Operations Without SIM Card

Lists operations possible without a SIM card inserted.

Setting up and Using Lock Screen

Guides on how to set up and use the screen lock feature.

Changing the Wallpaper

Instructions on how to set a custom wallpaper for the home screen.

Taking a Screenshot

How to capture and save a screenshot of the current screen.

Voice Input for Text Entry

Using voice to input text, requires data connection.

Text Entry Options

Explains different text input modes like ABC, Abc, abc, 123, T9ENG.

T9 Text Input Method

Detailed guide on using the T9 text input method.

To Enter a Word:

How to type words using the numeric keypad in T9 mode.

To Insert a Number:

How to insert numbers and symbols using the keypad.

The different methods to enter the text:

Summarizes text entry methods and switching between them.

Keypad Functions

RED PHONE HANDLE/END CALL

Function of the red phone key for ending calls and returning home.

CALL/ACCEPT/SEND

Function of the call accept/send key for answering and making calls.

BACK

Function of the back key to navigate to previous screens.

MENU KEY (CENTER)

Function of the center key for performing specific operations.

NAVIGATION KEYS

Function of the navigation keys for directional input.

ALPHA-NUMERIC KEYS

Explains the use of numeric keys for dialing and text entry.

Managing Phone Settings

Time and Date Settings

How to set and format the date and time on the phone.

Language and Input Settings

How to change phone language and input method preferences.

Spell Checker Settings

Enabling spell checker for text messages and emails.

Personal Dictionary Settings

Customizing the dictionary with personal words.

Speech Settings

Configuring speech rate and text-to-speech output.

Mouse/Pointer Settings

Adjusting touch pointer sensitivity.

Display Settings

Options for adjusting brightness, wallpaper, and sleep settings.

Power Saving Settings

Features to optimize battery power consumption.

Viewing Battery Life

How to check the current battery life and usage.

Force Stopping an Application

Steps to force stop an application that is not responding.

Reporting an Issue with Application

How to report issues with applications.

Connecting a Wireless Display Device

Casting screen content to wireless display devices.

Connecting a PC Using USB Connection

Connecting the phone to a PC via USB for data transfer.

USB Tethering

Using the phone's internet connection to share with other devices via USB.

Viewing Device Details

How to view system update status, model, and version details.

Managing Memory Utilized by Applications

How to view memory usage by applications.

Optimizing Memory Usage

Tips for freeing up phone memory.

Managing Wireless and Network Settings

Connecting to Wi-Fi Network

Steps to connect the phone to a Wi-Fi network.

Adding a New Network

How to add a new Wi-Fi network manually.

Editing a Network

How to modify settings for an existing Wi-Fi network.

Forgetting a Network

How to remove a saved Wi-Fi network.

Enabling WPS For your Router

Using WPS to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection.

Enhanced PTT Users Advanced Setting

Setting for EPTT users regarding Wi-Fi internet access.

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices

Steps to connect and pair with Bluetooth devices.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device

Detailed steps to activate Bluetooth and pair devices.

Editing Bluetooth Device Settings

How to rename or unpair Bluetooth devices.

Optimizing Data Usage

Monitoring and adjusting data usage settings.

Activating Airplane Mode

How to enable airplane mode, disabling network connectivity.

Setting Up Tethering & Portable Hotspot

Sharing the phone's network connection with other devices.

Setting Up Wi-Fi Hotspot

Configuring the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Activating Wi-Fi Hotspot

Steps to activate the Wi-Fi hotspot feature.

Activating Bluetooth Tethering

Sharing internet via Bluetooth tethering.

Managing Mobile Network

Viewing and modifying mobile network settings.

Managing Emergency Alerts

Setting up alerts for extreme threats and broadcasts.

Managing Phone Security Settings

About Android Security

Overview of Android's multi-layered security approach.

Managing Security Settings

How to configure security settings to protect the phone.

Locking your Screen

Setting up screen lock options like Slide, PIN, or Password.

Encrypting Phone Data

How to encrypt accounts, settings, and files for security.

Locking Your SIM Card

Setting up a SIM lock to protect the SIM card.

Managing Credential Certificates

Viewing and managing installed certificates.

Protecting your Phone from Harmful Applications

Tips to prevent installation of malicious apps.

Managing Personal, Account and System Settings

Location Access

Managing location services and modes (High accuracy, Battery saving, Device only).

Apps Accessing Your Location

Viewing and managing apps that access location data.

Backup and Restore Data

How to back up and restore phone data using Google accounts.

Managing Accounts

Linking and managing Google accounts on the phone.

Configure Auto-Sync for all Apps

Managing automatic data synchronization for applications.

Adding an Account

Steps to add new accounts (Corporate, Google, IMAP).

Deleting an Account

How to remove accounts and associated data from the device.

Syncing Your Account

Viewing and modifying sync settings for Google accounts.

Configure Google Account Sync Settings

Modifying sync settings for individual Google accounts.

Sync a Google Account Manually

How to manually sync data for a Google account.

Managing Contacts

Add a New Contact

Instructions for adding a new contact to the phonebook.

View the Contact Details

How to view detailed information for a specific contact.

Sending a Message from Contacts

Sending SMS/MMS messages directly from the contacts list.

Dialing a Number from Contacts

Making calls to contacts from the phonebook.

Editing the Contact Details

How to edit existing contact information.

Importing SIM Card Contacts to Phone

Transferring contacts from the SIM card to the phone.

Exporting Phone Contacts to SIM Card

Saving phone contacts to the SIM card.

Exporting Phone Contacts to Storage

Saving phone contacts to the device storage.

Sharing Contacts via MMS, Bluetooth, Drive and E-mail

Methods for sharing contact information.

Managing Contact Settings

Editing ringtone and call settings for individual contacts.

Managing Phonebook Settings

Customizing contact display and sort order.

Searching Contacts

Finding contacts by searching name or number.

Deleting a Contact

How to remove contacts from the phonebook.

Managing Calls

Making a Call

Instructions for making calls using the dial pad or contacts.

Dialing a Number via People

Making calls by selecting contacts from the People app.

Answering an Incoming Call

How to answer or reject incoming calls.

Adding a Contact from Phone Screen

Creating a new contact directly from the phone screen.

Viewing All Contacts from Phone Screen

Accessing the full contact list from the phone screen.

Viewing Call History

Accessing the list of recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.

Deleting Call History

How to clear the call history log.

Deleting Frequently Called Contacts List

Removing contacts from the frequently called list.

Managing Call Settings

Customizing ringtone, vibrate, and voicemail settings.

Changing Ringtones and Master Volume

Setting ringtones and adjusting master volume.

Editing Quick Responses

Customizing predefined text messages for quick replies.

Activating Vibrate Mode

Enabling or disabling vibration alerts for calls.

Activating Touch Tones

Enabling audible tones for keypad presses.

Changing to Loudspeaker Mode

Switching between earpiece and loudspeaker during a call.

Managing Fixed Dial Numbers

Setting up FDN to restrict outgoing calls to specific numbers.

Monitoring Incoming and Outgoing Calls

Using call screening options to manage calls.

Screening Outgoing Calls

Enabling FDN for outgoing calls.

Turn on proximity sensor

Enabling the proximity sensor to turn off the display during calls.

Setting TTY Mode

Configuring TTY mode for hearing-impaired users.

Call Forwarding

Setting up call forwarding to another number.

Call Waiting

Enabling call waiting to be notified of incoming calls during a conversation.

Internet Call Settings

Configuring the phone for making calls over the internet using Wi-Fi.

SIP Accounts

Setting up SIP accounts for internet calling.

Use Internet Calling

Options for using internet calling for all calls or specific calls.

Optimizing Power During a Call

Tips to save battery power during calls.

Sending Messages

Sending SMS/MMS Message

How to send SMS and MMS messages, including attachments.

Managing Message Settings

Customizing message viewing, filtering, and default application.

Deleting Messages

How to delete all message threads.

Emergency Alerts

Receiving active and emergency alerts from the service provider.

Setting Up E-mail Accounts

Configuring email accounts for sending and receiving emails.

Sending an E-mail

Instructions for composing and sending emails.

Reading an E-mail

How to retrieve, read, reply, and manage emails.

Using the Virtual Keyboard

Enter and Edit Text

Using the virtual keyboard for typing and editing text.

Gesture Typing

Using gesture typing to input text by sliding fingers.

Use Gesture Typing without the space bar

Tips for using gesture typing without needing a space bar.

Keyboard Dictionaries

Managing keyboard dictionaries for word recognition.

Personal Dictionary

Adding custom words to the personal dictionary.

Add-on Dictionary

Downloading and adding dictionaries for other languages.

Installing and Accessing Enhanced Push-To-Talk Services

Launching EPTT Application

Steps to launch the EPTT application after installation.

Activating EPTT Using Wi-Fi

Steps to activate EPTT service using Wi-Fi network.

Enhanced PTT Users Advanced Setting

Setting for EPTT users regarding Wi-Fi internet access.

Home:

EPTT Home screen displays calls, history, and presence status.

Contacts:

EPTT Contacts screen for starting calls and sending alerts.

Groups:

EPTT Groups screen for creating and managing groups.

Favorites:

EPTT Favorites screen for quick access to contacts and groups.

Creating EPTT Contacts

Add from Native Phonebook

Adding contacts from the phone's native contact list to EPTT.

Add by Manual Input

Manually entering contact details for EPTT.

Adding Contacts by Manual Input

Detailed steps for manually adding contacts to EPTT.

Creating New EPTT Groups

Making EPTT Calls to Individuals and Groups

Making a EPTT Call to an Individual

Steps to initiate an EPTT call to a single contact.

Making a EPTT Call to a Group

Steps to initiate an EPTT call to a group.

Making a Quick Group Call

Creating and initiating a quick group EPTT call.

Managing EPTT Groups and Contacts

Editing EPTT Contact

Modifying existing EPTT contact details and favorite status.

Deleting EPTT Contact

Steps to remove an EPTT contact from the list.

Editing EPTT Group

Modifying EPTT group name and members.

Deleting EPTT Group

Steps to delete an EPTT group.

Adding a Favorite Contact or Favorite Group

Adding a Favorite Contact

Adding contacts to the Favorites list for quick access.

Adding a Favorite Group

Adding groups to the Favorites list for quick access.

EPTT Presence Status Change

EPTT Presence Status Change

Ways to change EPTT presence status between Available and Do Not Disturb.

Available: You are available to accept calls...

Explanation of the 'Available' status and its icon.

Do Not Disturb: You are not available to accept calls...

Explanation of the 'Do Not Disturb' status and its icon.

Managing Alerts

Sending Personal Alert

How to send a personal alert to a selected contact.

Receiving Personal Alert

How the user is notified when a personal alert is received.

Missed call Alert

Receiving alerts for missed EPTT calls while on another call.

EPTT History Screen

Available Status:

How the EPTT status appears when available (green icon).

Do Not Disturb Status:

How the EPTT status appears when in Do Not Disturb (red icon).

Offline Status:

Indication of offline status and the EPTT notification icon.

When there is a network error while connecting...

How EPTT icon appears in grey color during network errors.

Managing EPTT Settings

Alerts and Sounds:

Setting notification alert tones for EPTT.

Alert Repeat:

Configuring how often EPTT alerts repeat.

Speaker:

Turning the speaker ON or OFF for EPTT calls.

Privacy Mode:

Muting incoming calls or using earpiece in silent mode.

Notification Control:

Managing notifications for personal alerts and missed calls.

Configure Alert Options:

Using * or # keys to send personal alerts.

Show Tutorial:

Accessing the EPTT application tutorial.

Restore Default Settings:

Resetting EPTT application settings to default.

Logout:

Logging out of the EPTT application.

Auto Start:

Enabling EPTT to start automatically when the handset turns on.

Notification Tone:

Setting alert tones for EPTT notifications.

Wi-Fi:

Allowing EPTT to use Wi-Fi connection.

Talkgroup Locking:

Enabling or disabling talkgroup settings.

Logout of EPTT Service

To logout of the EPTT application...

Steps to log out of the EPTT application.

Installing and Using Android™ Applications

Google Play™ Store

Accessing and downloading apps and media from Google Play.

Downloading Android Applications and Media Files

How to download files when connected to the internet.

Managing Downloaded Application

Managing downloaded applications via Settings.

Managing Downloaded Media Files

Viewing, reopening, or deleting downloaded media files.

Accessing Gmail

Reading and writing emails using the Gmail application.

Camera

Using the phone's camera to take pictures and access the gallery.

Google Calendar™™

Using Google Calendar to set appointments, reminders, and sync.

Alarm

Setting alarms, including simple, recurring, and custom tones.

Clock

Viewing time in different time zones and using DST.

Calculator

Performing mathematical calculations using the built-in calculator.

Sound Recorder

Recording voice memos and saving them.

Music Player

Playing music and voice memos stored on the phone.

To play music files, tap Music...

Accessing music files via playlists, artists, albums, and songs.

Google Search™™ and Google Now™™

About Google Search™ and Google Now™™

Overview of Google Now's features and information delivery.

Activate Google Now

Steps to turn on and configure Google Now on the phone.

Use Google Now

How to access and use Google Now functionality.

Voice Search and Action

Using voice commands for searching and performing actions.

Voice Actions

Using voice actions in supported languages for common tasks.

End User License Agreement

License

Terms and conditions for using the wireless device and its software.

Comprehensive 3 Year Warranty

Details of the 3-year comprehensive warranty provided by Sonim.

Warranty Registration Application (Only available on Smart phones)

Information on registering the phone for warranty.

Our Warranty

Conditions and duration of the 3-year warranty.

What We Will Do

Sonim's commitment to repair or replace defective products.

Phone Care

Guidelines for protecting the phone from dust, water, and physical damage.

Conditions

Conditions for warranty validity, including proof of purchase.

Accessories

Warranty information for Sonim branded accessories and batteries.

1-Year limited warranty

Details of the limited 1-year warranty for accessories.

Federal Communication Commission Interference (FCC) Statement

FCC Statement

Compliance statement with FCC rules and conditions for operation.

FCC Caution

Cautions regarding modifications and antenna usage.

IC Statement

Compliance statement with Industry Canada regulations.

FOR PORTABLE DEVICE DEVICE USAGE (<20cm from body/SAR)

Radiation exposure statement for portable device usage.

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